Annapurna Base Camp Trek (14 Days)

Trip Highlights:

Duration: 14 Days

Type of Trek: Tea house / Camping

Max Altitude: 4170 m.

Minimum Pax: 1 +

Mode of travel: Land Transportation

Grade: Moderate

Annapurna Base Camp trek is one of the classic trails in the famed Annapurna Region. Our 14 days Annapurna Base Camp trek offers you an easy walking journey into the Annapurna Sanctuary, a natural amphitheater enclosed by world’s tallest Himalayas including Annapurna I (8,091 m) and Dhaulagiri I (8167m).

Along the trail, you will be rewarded with sumptuous mountain views, colorful forests of rhododendron, oaks and bamboo and rare sights of wildlife on play. Our ultimate destination remains the majestic Annapurna Base Camp at the altitude of 4200m.

This isolated cirque of peaks can only be approached by one route, a deep gorge that carves into the fortress of mountains between Machhapuchhre and Hiunchuli. Many of the peaks are over 7000m, including the famous twin-peaked Machhapuchhre, as well as Annapurna I and III, Annapurna South, Gangapurna and Glacier Dome.

The ABC Trek can be organized at varying times of the year and over different duration. As such, this 14-day itinerary is the most appropriate one since it has been designed keeping in mind the issue of acclimatization and best attractions.

Nepal Environmental Treks & Expedition have been organizing trekking since 1990 and is one of the leading outdoor trip organizers based in Nepal. We operate trekking adventures in all trekking trails and regions of Nepal, which have been officially opened for trekking. We have a group of highly experienced and professional trekking and expedition staffs who will assist and guide you every step of the way. Because of our goodwill and excellence in services, thousands of trekkers have trekked with us since our inception. Over the years Nepal Environmental Treks & Expedition has grown to become a successful brand value of trust and quality.

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Day 01: Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara (914m) takes about seven hours.

Day 02: Drive from Pokhara (915 m) to Nayapul (1050m) takes approximately one and a half hours.

Day 03:Trek from Tirkhedhunga to Ghorepani (2675 m) takes about six hours.

Day 04: Trek from Ghorepani to Poon Hill (3180m) and then to Tadapani (2675m) takes about five and a half hours.

Day 05: Trek from Tadapani (2675m.) to Ghandruk (1950m.) takes about three hours.

Day 06: Trek from Ghandruk to Chhomrong (2040m) takes approximately four hours.

Day 10: Trek from Annapurna Base Camp to Dovan (2630m) takes about five hours.

Day 11:Trek from Dovan to Jhinudanda (1750m) takes about approximately six hours.

Day 12: Trek from Jhinudanda to Pothana (1600m) takes about five hours.

Day 13: Trek from Pothana to Dhampus Phedi takes approximately three hours and from Dhampus Phedi drive to Pokhara.

Day 14: Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu takes about seven hours.

Day 01:Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara (914m) takes about seven hours.

This drive will take most of our morning time, leaving much of the afternoon to get a warming glimpse of Pokhara Valley and fall in love with its ethereal beauty.

Pokhara is the tourist's paradise with full of natural as well as cultural heritage sites such as lakes, caves, Buddhist and Hindu temples along with the magnificent views of mountains. You can observe the glistening white peaks of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges. Stay overnight at hotel in Pokhara.

Those interested in flying to Pokhara directly from Kathmandu can do so. The fights take about 20 minutes.

Day 02:Drive from Pokhara (915 m) to Nayapul (1050m) takes approximately one and a half hours.

Now you begin your trek from Nayapul to Tirkhedhunga (1577 m) via Birethanti (1065m) which takes about four and a half hours. Stay overnight at lodge.

Day 03: Trek from Tirkhedhunga to Ghorepani (2675 m) takes about six hours.

You begin your trek with steep ascend for the first 2 hours and then gently passing through Magar villages of Ulleri (2070m.) and Banthanti. On the way you can view the Machhapuchhare or Fish Tail (6997), Hiunchuli (6441m) and Annapurna (7219m) south. Stay overnight at lodge.

Day 04:Trek from Ghorepani to Poon Hill (3180m) and then to Tadapani (2675m) takes about five and a half hours.

Day 05:Trek from Tadapani (2675m.) to Ghandruk (1950m.) takes about three hours.

It is an easy descent all the way through rhododendron and oak forests. You can hear chirping of various birds on the way. This is one of the popular destinations for the bird lovers. Ghandruk is a traditional Gurung village which offers good views of Annapurna South, Hiunchuli, Gangapurna (7455m), Annapurna III (7755m) and Fishtail. Stay overnight at lodge.

Day 06: Trek from Ghandruk to Chhomrong (2040m) takes approximately four hours.

In the beginning, you ascend gently for an hour up to Ghandrukkot (2100m) followed by a steep descend to the Kimron Khola (1700m). Chhomrong is a gateway to Annapurna Sanctuary trek and inhabited by Gurung, one of the major ethnic groups of Nepal. Stay overnight at lodge.

Day 07:Trek from Chhomrong to Bamboo (2340m) takes about five hours.

Leaving Chhomrong, the trail descends on a stone staircase and crosses the Chhomrong climbing further on a rocky trail (beware of the stinging nettles!) you reach three hotels at Sinuwa, a check post at 2350m. You descend a long, steep stone staircase into deep bamboo and rhododendron forests. It is then a short distance on a muddy trail to Bamboo Lodge (2340m.). Stay overnight at lodge.

Day 08:Trek from Bamboo to Deurali (3230m) takes about five hours.

Trek gently ascends through bamboo forests with varieties of rhododendron and oak trees. The first town you reach is Dovan (2630m) where there are few lodges and camp sites. Now you pass through muddy trail which traverses high above the river. It takes approximately twenty minutes to reach Deurali (3230m) Stay overnight at lodge.

This is one of the places, where you can enjoy the view of Mount Hiunchuli (6441m), Annapurna South (7229m), Annapurna I (8091m), Annapurna III (7555m), Gangapurna (7454m) and Machhapuchhare or Fish Tail (6997m). The path follows through alpine forest. After a short trek, you begin to approach Annapurna Base Camp (4170m). From here, you can see the panoramic views of several Himalayan peaks. Stay overnight at lodge.

Day 10:Trek from Annapurna Base Camp to Dovan (2630m) takes about five hours.

You will trek from Himalayan Hotel to Dovan. Stay overnight at lodge.

Day 11:Trek from Dovan to Jhinudanda (1750m) takes about approximately six hours.

The path is a gradual descend up to a Bamboo passing through forests with varieties of rhododendron, oaks and bamboo. Afterwards, the trail goes steeply up to the Kuldi Ghar and levels quite flat until you reach Sinuwa. The trek gradually descends to the Chhomrong Khola and then you have to follow stone staircase for almost an hour to reach Chhomrong. The last part of the trail is steeply down to Jhinudanda. From the town you walk down for 20 minutes to reach Hot Spring at the bank of the Modi Khola. You can unwind yourself at the hot springs. Stay overnight at lodge.

Day 12:Trek from Jhinudanda to Pothana (1600m) takes about five hours.

For the first part of the trek, you will descend observing beautiful waterfalls. The trail then ascends gently crossing numerous streams and terraces. After short trek, you will be at Landruk (1640m). Now the trail gently ascends to Tolka (1850m) and then to Bherikharka. From here, the trail goes steeply up to Deurali (2100m) which offers romantic views of different mountain peaks. Now, the trail gradually descends to Pothana passing through a forest of oaks. Stay overnight at lodge.

Day 13:Trek from Pothana to Dhampus Phedi takes approximately three hours and from Dhampus Phedi drive to Pokhara.

The trail gently descends to Dhampus, a village mainly inhabited by Gurungs. Now you trek through flat terrace for some distance and steeply descend to Dhampus Phedi. You will drive from Dhampus Phedi to Pokhara. Stay overnight at hotel.

Day 14:Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu takes about seven hours.

On the way you will head up to Damauli, Dumre, Mugling and Kurintar, where Nepal's first cable car joins the Manakamana Temple. From Naubishe you climb up to Thankot, the gateway to the capital city of Kathmandu.

Rescue assistance (Should any emergency arise during your trek, we will provide prompt and professional rescue and medical services. For this, it would be better to have your own travel insurance that can cover helicopter evacuation and medical treatment cost in case required.)

One farewell dinner in Kathmandu with live cultural performance at authentic Nepali restaurant on the last evening

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Lunch and dinner in Pokhara

Meals & hotel accommodation in Kathmandu

Note: There are different categories of Hotels in Kathmandu ranging from budget to 5 star hotels. We are happy to arrange your hotel accommodation in Kathmandu as per your interest and budget. Please inform us in advance about the type or category or price range of hotel that you would like to stay in.

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Clients Reviews

Amazing Annapurna Base Camp trekking

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(5/5)

Our guide is very flexible,
experience and adaptive to different situation.

We cut short a day of our hiking day at very last minutes and our guide able
to redesign d routes and logistics arrangements.

2 of our members unable to proceed to bawe camp due to AMS. Our guide
rearrange an alternative treks for them at lower region and meet back at the
end of hike.

Sudden snowfall near base camp and our guide advise us to continue treks.
Right decision since the snow stop about an hour later.

Overall great experience with our guides in managing our group. Looking forward
for next trip with them again.

Visited October 2014

Yong

Annapurna Base Camp Trek

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We have had the privilege to do a
trek, booked through Nepal Environmental Trek. Nava arranged everything for us.
Our Guide was Dinesh Dhakal and our carrier was Goba. These people are the best
guid and Carrier ever. I have met a lot of different guids and carriers from
different companies, but our guid and carrier from Nepal Environmental Treks,
are by far the best. Dinesh, our guide, are currently busy with his master degree
in Economics. He has provide us with a whole lot of informative information on
the trek. He looked very well after us and Goba, our carrier was always ready
with a joke.

I would like to recommend Nepal Environmental Trek and I would recommend Dinsh
and Gobal.

Visited October 2015

Annemarie

Gordon's Bay, South Africa

MALAYSIA BOLEH!!!

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(5/5)

Dear Nava, Raj and Donna,

Thanks for the great hospitality.. Never thought we could make it happen in 8 days. The trek was amazing. Specially thanks to Raj. Ram and Gopal who made it even a better trip. Love you guys!!!

Chloe aka kan chi

Namaste!
The trek upto Annapurna Base Camp (ABC) was beautiful, albeit abit challenging. We thoroughly enjoyed the secenery & trek upto ABC but perhaps the itinerary could be lengthened slightly as it was tpp rushed at times.

However, it was really experience and thank you Nava, Rah for making if happen! Special thanks to the porters Gopal & Ram for their help in carrying the luggage & also entertaining us with their song & dance!!!!!!!!

Kaggan
Malaysia
02/12/2011

Annapurna Base Camp trek with freinds!!!!

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We have finished trekking of Annapurna Base Camp for 9 days. We were fully satisfied. Happy with our guide and porters. They are Sailesh, Bhina, Hari.

We also thanks Nepal( Mr. Nava) of his assistance.

Hope we might come again.

Stella
Hong Kong(HK)
01/12/2011

MALAYSIA BOLEH!!!

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To Nava, Raj and Donna, Thank you for a good time in Nepal. All your assistance, friendliness and admire is appreciated. We trekked from Nayapul, on to PoonHill then Annapurna Base Camp (ABC) and back. Since we had only 8 days to spend, it was a tiring hike. Nevertheless, it was a good trip with plenty of stunning views. The accommodation provided along the trek was good and we are very satisfied with the overall package.

Thanks also to our porters; Gopal and Ram. They both were friendly, helpful and courteous.